Procedure: To prepare tomatoes, follow directions for Spaghetti Sauce Without Meat. Saute beef or sausage until brown. Add garlic, onion, celery or green pepper and mushrooms, if desired. Cook until vegetables are tender. Combine with tomato pulp in large saucepan. Add spices, salt, and sugar. Bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, until thick enough for serving. At this time initial volume will have been reduced by nearly one-half. Stir frequently to avoid burning. Fill jars, leaving 1-inch headspace. Adjust lids and process according to the recommendations in Table 1 or Table 2 depending on the method of canning used.

Table 1. Recommended process time for Spaghetti Sauce With Meat in a dial-gauge pressure canner.

Canner Gauge Pressure (PSI) at Altitudes of

Style of Pack

Jar Size

Process Time

0 - 2,000 ft

2,001 - 4,000 ft

4,001 - 6,000 ft

6,001 - 8,000 ft

Hot

Pints

60 min

11 lb

12 lb

13 lb

14 lb

Quarts

70

11

12

13

14

Table 2. Recommended process time for Spaghetti Sauce With Meat in a weighted-gauge pressure canner.